Joel Dickinson

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DISC Type : cs

Clerk of the Executive Council and Head of the Public Service at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Overview

Joel Dickinson is the Clerk of the Executive Council and Head of the Public Service for New Brunswick. A graduate of the University of New Brunswick, his career began in the private sector before he joined the government in 2011. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who has held several senior roles, including President of the Regional Development Corporation.

Deeply committed to the provinces future, Joels professional focus is on improving government performance and fostering positive change for New Brunswick. He maintains a strong interest in current events and global news, following outlets like the BBC and The New York Times to stay informed on wide-ranging issues.

He played a pivotal role in leading the province of New Brunswick through its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Public Service Leadership
As the Head of the Public Service, his focus is on the effective and efficient management of government operations and delivering high-quality services to the public.
Process Improvement
He began his government career in the Lean Six Sigma program and is a certified Master Black Belt, focusing on continuous improvement and performance excellence.
Economic Growth
He is a featured speaker on how governments can collaborate to advance economic growth, demonstrating a focus on provincial development and prosperity.

Media Appearances

Joel has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Clerk of the Executive Council and Head of the Public Service at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
1-2024 - 9-2025
President - Regional Development Corporation & Deputy COO - Executive Council Office at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
10-2020 - 1-2024
Associate Deputy Minister and Deputy COO - Executive Council Office at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
3-2019 - 10-2020
Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Executive Council Office at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
6-2017 - 3-2019
Assistant Deputy Minister - Executive Council Office at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

Education

1999 - 2002
BBA from University of New Brunswick
1997 - 1999
Business Technology from New Brunswick Community College

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Exp : 24 Location : Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Clerk of the Executive Council and Head of the Public Service at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
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Insights For Selling To Joel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joel is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joel

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joel move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Joel take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Joel

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